Good morning, Augusta.

The Brunch House is set to open a second location in Evans this fall; the larger space at 116 North Belair Rd. (formerly Ubora Coffee) will offer outdoor seating and on-site parking while serving its acclaimed Southern menu.

Georgia Power broke ground on a natural gas expansion project at Plant Bowen on Jul.

28; the initiative is expected to boost energy capacity and improve local reliability.

SheKinah Bennett is starting her first year as a first grade teacher at Grovetown Elementary and is preparing her classroom ahead of school starting on Aug.

4. She is excited to work with principal LaToya Jackson-Barnett (her former sixth grade teacher) as she begins her career.

The Alliance for Fort Gordon is expanding its CyberPatriot Summer Camps at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, giving free cybersecurity education to 1,450 students since 2019.

In 2026, the camps serve 332 students plus 45 remote participants from Atlanta as they build future cyber talent.

The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship celebrated 35 students at a symposium on July 16 when scholars shared their projects alongside Augusta University mentors.

Faculty invite applications for the next session in late fall and early spring as the program builds on these research successes.

Local Georgia Power employees collected over 1,400 school supplies, including nearly 100 backpacks, for the Boys & Girls Clubs today to help students start the school year.

The Georgia Power Foundation also contributed funds to support local families.

Back-to-school shopping is underway in the CSRA, and families face costs 7 to 15% higher than last year (average spend nears $890 on supplies, clothing and electronics).

Major retailers like Target and Walmart offer early deals as parents plan for rising expenses.

On Monday, WalletHub released its healthcare rankings, and Georgia ranked as one of the worst states.

The state came in 3rd worst for access and insured adult percentages (and 6th worst for dentists per capita) while showing better insurance premium rates.

Georgia’s Rural Center awarded a $110,038 grant to Emanuel Medical Center to purchase new equipment for improved cardiac & pulmonary services.

The grant will help the hospital upgrade care for rural communities facing health challenges.

Darci Lynne: Up Close and Personal Tour

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Imperial Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a high-energy performance with fan-favorite puppets and original comedy for all ages.

Ronnie McDowell's Red, White, and Blue Tour

7 p.m. — Imperial Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Ronnie McDowell and his iconic hits in Augusta.

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic sounds of Fleetwood Mac brought to life by a tribute band with over a decade of performances.